First-timer Primer
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under First-timer Primer, from most recent to least.
First-Timer Primer: Renting Out Your Basement
Lark Turner | June 7th 2016
UrbanTurf talked to a reader who recently bought a house with a rentable English basement for details on what to consider in this scenario.... read»
First-Timer Primer: Maryland's Home Buyer Assistance Programs
UrbanTurf Staff | December 2nd 2014
Maryland's homebuyer assistance programs can seem complex. This edition of First-Timer Primer aims to provide some clarity for those shopping outside ... read»
First-Timer Primer: Obtaining a Basic Business License For Your Rental
UrbanTurf Staff | June 17th 2014
Being a landlord in DC involves a bit of paperwork, including obtaining a Basic Business License. Here is how to go about getting one. ... read»
The Top Tax Breaks For Homeowners
UrbanTurf Staff | May 22nd 2014
Tax day was just over a month ago, and if you are a first-time homeowner, chances are high that you didn't take full advantage of the tax breaks avail... read»
Get the (free) newsletter:
Get the (free) newsletter:
The Splitting the Rent Formula
Shilpi Paul | December 3rd 2013
When sharing an apartment or group house, it only seems fair that those in bigger rooms should pay a higher share of the rent. But, how do you factor ... read»
The 5 Things To Know About DC Property Taxes
UrbanTurf Staff | September 17th 2013
With all the news surrounding property taxes over the past few weeks, UrbanTurf wanted to put together a quick primer on the topic.... read»
First-Timer Primer: What To Do After Buying an Illegally Rented Property
Shilpi Paul | September 11th 2013
In this edition of First-Timer Primer, we look at what steps a new owner can take when they buy a property that has an illegally rented unit. ... read»
First-Timer Primer: 10 Ways To Tell If a Home Renovation is Well Done
Shilpi Paul | June 24th 2013
Since DC's housing market is full of newly renovated houses and condos of variable quality, this first-timer primer offers a few tips on how to tell t... read»
UrbanTurf Listings showcases the DC metro area's best properties available for sale.
Most Popular... This Week • Last 30 Days • Ever
This week’s Best New Listings includes a newish two-bedroom condo in Logan Circle a... read »
In this article, UrbanTurf will explain what special assessments are, how they work, ... read »
HRP Group is taking its plans for the first three building blocks and two major open ... read »
Today, UrbanTurf heads down to a portion of Southwest DC to see what large residentia... read »
The average homeownership tenure in the DC metro hit a record high in the first quart... read »
- Best New Listings: Built With Intent
- What Are Special Assessments in Condo Buildings and What Do They Cover?
- 2.5 Million Square Feet: One Of The Biggest Projects In The DC Area Advances
- Groundbreakings and Gridlock: The Southwest DC Residential Pipeline in 2026
- How Long Are DC Homeowners Staying Put? A Long Time
DC Real Estate Guides
Short guides to navigating the DC-area real estate market
We've collected all our helpful guides for buying, selling and renting in and around Washington, DC in one place. Start browsing below!
First-Timer Primers
Intro guides for first-time home buyers
Unique Spaces
Awesome and unusual real estate from across the DC Metro
